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KOSPI 200 Volatility Index Hits 6-Month Low Below 40

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-04

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The VKOSPI, South Korea's 'fear index,' dropped below 40 for the first time in six months as regulatory curbs on leveraged products and market stabilization took hold.

What Happened

Volatility Index Decline: The KOSPI 200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) closed at 39.33 on the 4th, marking its lowest level in six months. This decline signals a significant cooling of market anxiety, which had previously peaked at 97.99 during the height of market volatility in June.

Regulatory Impact: Financial authorities implemented stricter requirements for single-stock leveraged and inverse products in late July, leading to a sharp drop in daily trading volume for these instruments. These measures have been instrumental in curbing speculative behavior and reducing overall market volatility.

Market Stabilization: The stabilization of the global semiconductor sector and the emergence of sector rotation have helped improve investor sentiment. Furthermore, consistent large-scale net buying by corporate entities, driven by share buybacks from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, has provided a solid floor for the market.

Market Performance: Alongside the decline in volatility, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices rose by 1.64% and 2.95%, respectively. Despite external geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, the domestic stock market continues to show resilience supported by improved supply and demand dynamics.

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